Werona: Where To Go / Sightseeing

Lavandula Swiss/Italian Farm

Ten minutes North of Daylesford, Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm is an iconic property nestled among the rolling hills of Shepherds Flat. The 100 acre property was once farmed by Swiss-Italians, who came to Australia in the 1850s looking for new opportunities.

In the late 1980s, Carol White and her family restored and re-imagined the old dairy farm and it has become one of Victoria's most important rural properties.

European style gardens were planted out to frame and meander around the original stone buildings. Productive vegetable and herb gardens were established to supply the cafe, La Trattoria. Lavender was planted out to provide quality materials for the creation of farm-made body lotions and creams, room mists and insecticides, and essential oil.

La Trattoria eatery serves late breakfasts, morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas. Produce is sourced locally and from its own gardens. The cafe is fully licensed with a good range of local wines, beers and ciders ... including its famous lavender champagne.

The beautiful garden and La Trattoria are available after-hours for outdoor European-style functions, weddings or birthdays.

350 Hepburn-Newstead Road,PO Box 35Shepherds Flat, VIC, 3461

Located 8.3K from Werona

Andersons Mill, Smeaton Historic Area

In a postcard setting on the banks of Birch's Creek at Smeaton, Anderson's Mill stands as a powerful reminder of an industry that flourished after the gold rush of the 1850's. Standing today much like it was over 100 years ago, the five-storey bluestone building and its magnificent iron water wheel are still in place. Anderson's Mill is located in Smeaton, north of Creswick, in an area well known for it's fertile volcanic soils and goldmining past.

Construction of the flour mill commenced in 1861 and it was operational within six months. The Oat section of the Mill was completed by the following harvest. Outbuildings such as the stables, grain store and bluestone office were added later as the operation expanded.

The water wheel was developed from designs by John Smeaton and the patterns cast locally in Ballarat at Hunt and Opie's Victoria Foundry.

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Creswick-Newstead RdSmeaton, VIC, 3364

Located 8.5K from Werona

Chocolate Mill

Located seven kilometres north of Daylesford, Chocolate Mill is in a straw-bale building, designed and built by the original owners. Nicki and Adrian Straton who took over the business in January 2014 and are excited to expand further and develop the iconic Chocolate Mill. No changes to the fantastic chocolate, only enhancements.

The Chocolate Mill manufactures over 12,000 hand crafted chocolates per week using fair-trade Belgian Couverture chocolate, no palm oil and no artificial ingredients. Chocolates are made using traditional European techniques and can be seen through a viewing window in the kitchen.

Also on site is the Hot Chocolate Cafe where award-winning hot chocolates, espresso coffees, cakes, tarts made from our chocolate and ice-cream sundaes can be purchased as well as enjoying your freshly made chocolates. Light refreshments are available on weekends, school and public holidays.

Open daily 10am to 4.45pm as the cafe closes 4.30pm. Closed February, Christmas Day and Boxing Day each year.

5451 Midland Highway,MidlandMount Franklin, VIC, 3461

Located 12.1K from Werona

Hepburn Springs Golf Club

Hepburn Springs Golf Club features a challenging 18 hole course, unsurpassed vistas and the best grass greens in the Spa Country. The kangaroos, flora and fauna and country hospitality will delight you and your friends.

The course is seldom crowded and visitors of all standards are welcome to play at any time. Group bookings are welcome and reasonable green fees offer visitors a wonderful day of golfing free of crowds and surrounded by wonderful native bushland.

The clubhouse is licensed and features a covered decking with spectacular views. Motorised carts, buggies and equipment hire are available. The clubhouse is also available for hire and is a perfect venue for your next family gathering, birthday or wedding.

The members of Hepburn Springs Golf Club welcome visitors to this region and hope that you will love playing on the golf course as much as they do. For further information about green fees, monthly golf specials, bookings, memberships and venue hire please visit their website.

Golf Links Rd,PO Box 46Hepburn Springs, VIC, 3461

Located 12.4K from Werona

Shizuka Ryokan and Day Spa Retreat

Experience the essence of an authentic Japanese country spa retreat at Shizuka Ryokan japanese country spa retreat. Leave your cares at the door and step inside the world of traditional Japanese hospitality.

Soothe mind, body and spirit with a range of luxurious spa and holistic wellness therapies for day spa visitors and residential guests alike. The indulgent menu includes massage, reflexology, facials, foot treats, body polish and wraps.

Inspired by Japan's ancient ryokan inns, which provided a haven for weary travellers, Shizuka Ryokan offers you a place for renewal of mind, body and spirit.

Also available is traditional accommodation and delicious cuisine. Set amid tranquil bushland in central Victoria's picturesque spa country, Shizuka Ryokan is fully authentic in every detail including its architecture, furnishings and gardens.

Couples, singles and small groups come to relax, indulge, rejuvenate and immerse in the romance and tranquillity. Shizuka Ryokan is also a unique venue for small community and corporate groups to conduct retreats, workshops and meetings.

Located in Hepburn Springs near Daylesford, it's a small piece of Japan that's close to home, just a 75 minute drive from Melbourne.

For Australians, that's much more accessible than the long flight to Kyoto.

7 Lakeside DriveHepburn Springs, VIC, 3461

Located 12.5K from Werona

Acqua Viva Day Spa

Acqua Viva Day Spa offers indulgent and therapeutic body treatments including mineral spa baths using the local mineral water for which the area is famous, hydrotherapy, massage, facials, mud wraps and sea salt body scrubs.

Packages at Acqua Viva Day Spa include a mineral water spa; 30 minute massage and 30 minute facial for close to two hours. The Just Massage package includes a one hour facial and a 45 minute body massage. The Balneotherapy package involves a Aerospa mineral bath and a 45 minute massage. A Body Revitalising Masque package starts with a natural mud body masque with steam and vichy shower and 45 minute massage.

As the All Spirit package is all about relaxing, revitalise and rejoice with their signature package to reconnect body, mind and soul, from head to toe and from outside in.

The Adventure Includes a one hour relaxation massage, one hour facial, sea salt body scrub, silky smooth mud wrap with steam and vichy shower, their signature "foot bliss" and a soak in the local mineral water in a mineral water spa bath.

Single and double guest packages are available, please contact for further details. An upgrade for packages are available, add on a mini facial for just $45 extra. Please contact for further information or to book.

5 Tenth StreetHepburn Springs, VIC, 3461

Located 12.6K from Werona

Portal 108

Portal 108 is a unique shopping experience in the heart of Hepburn Springs.

Nestled in a quaint federation style home boasting a 100 year old majestic pin oak tree in the front yard, Portal 108 is a destination not to be missed.

During the winter months, you can shop in the warmth of a crackling open fire and explore the hand picked selection by owners Connie and Kyla.

Portal 108 proudly supports local and independent artists and showcases some of Australia's best known brands of jewellery, women's clothing, footwear, handbags, homewares and accessories.

Connie and Kyla's philosophy is to only stock things they love and are passionate about, making their selection a diverse mix for just about everyone.

Voted on TripAdvisor as the number one Thing To Do in Hepburn Springs, be sure to put this destination on your itinerary when visiting the region.

Portal 108. A lifestyle store. For everyone.

108 Main RoadHepburn Springs, VIC, 3461

Located 12.7K from Werona

Hepburn Springs Village

You'll come for the water and stay for the wine, not to mention the food.

From cosy pubs and cafes, to Epicurean Chef hat delights and fantastic paddock to plate experiences. Let's not forget the walks, pampering, fresh air and peacefulness.

The magic of Hepburn Springs was discovered by Swiss Italian miners back in the 1850's. Their legacy remains evident in beautiful buildings like Villa Parma and the old Macaroni Factory and in the occasional ruin you will discover whilst walking.

Of course, there's the water. Hepburn Springs is blessed with 80 percent of Australia's natural mineral springs. Sample these directly from the source by filling your bottle from one of the springs or discover the water's healing properties when you relax in one of the luxurious boutique day spas or the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa.

Hepburn Springs is home to artists, musicians, writers, makers, natural healers, quirky shops, galleries, conferencing and accommodation. People who do a lot of things and those of do very little.

Hepburn Springs Village bids you welcome to one of the most perfect places on Earth.

So pack your bags and stay a while.

Main RoadHepburn Springs, VIC, 3461

Located 12.9K from Werona

Werona: Events

Lavender Harvest Festival

Lavandula's lavender crop is in full bloom. It is harvested by hand and then either hung in bunches to dry or distilled for its precious oil and floral water. The lavender harvest festival is a celebration of the land a day filled with music, dance and great food. It's a day for the whole family, even your furry four-legged kind if it's on a lead.

There will be musicians and dancers, face painting and a magician, and plenty of local artisan stallholders.

Lavandula is an historic Swiss Italian farm. Its golden stone buildings the centrepiece of wandering gardens and lavender.

Event Dates

2017

8th Jan

350 Hepburn-Newstead RoadShepherds Flat, VIC, 3461

Located 8.1K from Werona

Anderson's Mill Festival Smeaton

The Andersons Mill Festival is a showcase for the local produce, boutique wineries and entertaining music, arts and crafts and heritage of the region, a fabulous day of entertainment.

Try, taste and buy some of the best food available in the region. Delicious spicy Italian bullboar sausages, organic vegie burgers, beef rolls with exquisite home made relishes and sauces, and much more.

Wines from some of the best boutique wineries in Victoria. Enjoy hand crafted whites, reds and sparkling wines from cool climate vineyards in the local area.

Music will again be headed by the Ballarat High School band with a number of local acts supporting

Stalls offering high quality goods, wood turning, blacksmithing, cricket bat making, spinning and weaving, sheep shearing and working horse displays are also a feature of this year's Festival.

The majestic, bluestone mill, standing in a picuresque valley is the backdrop to the fabulous Andersons Mill Festival. The giant waterwheel, once the only source of power to operate the mill, comes to life again at the festival, offering a glimpse of bygone era when the Mill produced the flour and grains to feed the many miners who flocked to the region during the Gold Rush.

Event Dates

2017

2nd Apr

Creswick Newstead RoadSmeaton, VIC, 3364

Located 10.7K from Werona

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